Airline Jet2.com has put tickets on sale for a one-off trip this winter to a major US city flying from East Midlands Airport.

The airline, along with its sister company Jet2CityBreaks, has started selling places for the five-night trip to New York in November as part of its 2018/19 winter schedule from the Castle Donington airport.

As well as the flight, which departs East Midlands on November 8, the package also includes a choice of hotels, ranging from three to five stars, in central New York locations.

They include the Westin New York Grand Central, Hotel Mela Times Square, and Riu Plaza New York Times Square.

Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks, said: “Our New York trips from East Midlands Airport are always a huge success with seats selling very quickly.

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“It’s very clear how much local holiday-makers love our New York trips, so we’re delighted to be offering another magical trip to experience New York in all its glory this winter.”

Heidi Barlow, head of marketing at East Midlands Airport, said: “We’re so excited to be able to offer the region direct flights to New York once again and at the perfect time of year – in the build up to Christmas.

The one-off flight to New York will depart East Midlands Airport on November 8

“Flying direct from East Midlands Airport means less hassle and more time in the festive Big Apple, so get planning your trip now.”

Packages from East Midlands Airport to New York with Jet2CityBreaks start from £929 (price is subject to change) per person - and places can be secured now with a £60 deposit.

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Flight only options are also available from £399 per person, including taxes.

As well as the New York trip, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays is operating its biggest ever schedule from East Midlands Airport for winter 2018/19. This programme includes 15 winter destinations with well over 200,000 seats on sale.

For more information on any of these flights, including New York, visit www.jet2.com or www.jet2citybreaks.com.

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